Celebrate the 4th of July at Lake Park

The City of Milwaukee’s Fourth of July festivities will once again take place - on Thursday, July 4, 2024.  Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911.  This year, Milwaukee will celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more.

2024 Theme: Working Together for a Better U.S.A.

Free Family Fun

Schedule:

9:00 a.m: Parade from Riverside Park
Parade from Maryland Avenue School (Prospect and Bradford Avenues)

9:30 a.m: Ice Cream
10:00 a.m: Games

11:00 a.m: Bikes and Trikes, Coasters and Buggy Judging
Children’s Activities
Water Balloon Toss

9:15pm City of Milwaukee Fireworks